Remote Sustainable Agriculture Conservation Specialist

Precision Conservation Management; Gothenburg (NE); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Conservation Management seeks a Precision Conservation Specialist to provide technical assistance to enrolled cooperators in the Gothenburg region. You will educate farmers on conservation practices, connect them to incentive programs, and report outcomes to PCM partners.

Role covers roughly a 90-mile radius of Gothenburg, NE with travel to farms, data management, and collaboration with PepsiCo and other partners to promote sustainable farming and financial stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in agricultural management or related field preferred.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and meet timelines.
• Willingness to travel across multiple counties to meet farmers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel data entry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Understanding of current farming practices and nitrogen management.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 100 farmers in adopting conservation practices.
• Promote PCM programs and conservation practices.
• Represent the project with strong management and admin responsibility.
• Collaborate with PCM Director and Operations Manager on objectives.
• Identify opportunities and challenges to meet PCM goals.
• Coordinate internal and external communications.
• Organize farmer meetings and trainings with partners.
• Collect and maintain farmer data and program records.
• Execute strategic program activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

Travel readiness

Office suite

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team

Nitrogen management

Education

BS in agricultural management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Precision Conservation Management seeks a Precision Conservation Specialist to provide technical assistance to enrolled cooperators in the Gothenburg region. You will educate farmers on conservation practices, connect them to incentive programs, and report outcomes to PCM partners.

Role covers roughly a 90-mile radius of Gothenburg, NE with travel to farms, data management, and collaboration with PepsiCo and other partners to promote sustainable farming and financial stability.